Tag: mko abiola
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Obasanjo reaps on my father’s blood – Jamiu Abiola
Jamiu Abiola, a son to late Chief MKO Abiola, has slammed former President Olusegun Obasanjo for “benefitting on his father’s blood” but neglecting to recognise his contribution to Nigeria’ democracy. MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election that was annulled, died fighting for his mandate while Obasanjo was elected President…
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Why I ‘stepped down’ for MKO Abiola in 1993 – Atiku
…says he’s not desperate to be Nigeria’s president in 2019 Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed why he stepped down for late MKO Abiola to contest in the 1993 presidential election that was annulled by the then Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. The former Vice President and presidential hopeful also noted that he is…
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I also miraculously escaped – Atiku Abubakar
Narrating the importance of women in leadership, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said he “miraculously escaped” in the mid-90s when many of Nigeria’s leading democracy activists were running away from the country in crates and bush border crossings. In a statement after seeing the record breaking Black Panther movie, Atiku recounted his experiences, and…
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Are Ona Kakanfo: Adams may not be as wealthy as Abiola, Akintola, others but he deserves title – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Wednesday said the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams by all ramifications deserves the title of Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland. The revered monach said though the OPC leader might not have the wealth and achivements of the previous title holders such as the…
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June 12: Confer GCFR on MKO Abiola, Reps urge FG
The House of Representatives on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to immortalise the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. The House also resolved that late Abiola be conferred with posthumous Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (GCFR), in recognition of his sacrifice and contributions to the…
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Sheu Sani lambast Obasanjo over failure to honour MKO Abiola
The senator representing Kaduna-Central senatorial district, Shehu Sani, says the refusal of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to recognise and honour the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the late MKO Abiola, is a reflection of Nigeria’s institutional failure. Sani noted that when Nigeria finally attained democratic rule in 1999, none of those…
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MKO Abiola: Name June 12 Democracy Day – Orji Kalu, Gani Adams, Odumakin tell FG
In commemoration of the 24th anniversary of the June 12 1993 elections popularly believed to be won by the candidate of the then Social Democratic Party, SDP, Chief MKO Abiola, prominent Nigerians and activists have called on the Federal Government to name June 12 as the authentic Democracy Day (currently celebrated on May 29) in…
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24 Years Anniversary: June 12 mother of May 29 – Tinubu declares
Former Lagos State governor and national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has said June 12 (a day which marks the President election held in 1993 and won by late Chief MKO Abiola) overrides May 29 Democracy Day in the country because of its significance. The former governor said this…
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Lagos declares June 12 public holiday
The Lagos State Government on Sunday declared Monday public holiday to mark June 12 celebration in the State, saying that the State remains committed to the ideals of the annulled 1993 Presidential election. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello on behalf of the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi…
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June 12: We’ll ensure FG immortalises MKO Abiola – Ogun govt
The Ogun State Government has assured that it will continue to liaise with relevant authorities to ensure that the late acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, is immortalised by the Federal Government. The Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Adeoluwa, gave the assurance at a meeting with the…